Author—Will L. Thompson, 1847–1909 Composer—Will L. Thompson, 1847–1909 Meter—11 7. 11 7 with Chorus For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul: Or what shall a Nan give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:36, 37 Will L. Thompson was born at East Liverpool, Ohio, on November 7, 1847. His father, Josiah Thompson, was a member of the Ohio State Legislature for two terms. Young Thompson attended the Boston Music School from 1870–73. Later